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Model letter from the clerk of the discipline committee notifying the parent or carer of a permanently excluded learner of the discipline committee's decision.This model letter is reproduced under the terms of the Click-use licence from the Welsh Government exclusion guidance: Annex A: model letters.

Model letter from a head teacher (or teacher in charge of a PRU) notifying a parent, carer or learner of a fixed-term exclusion of 16 days or more, or where cumulative exclusions in the same term are 16 days or more.This model letter is produced under the terms of the Click-Use licence from the Welsh Government guidance on exclusions from schools and pupil referral units: Annex A: model letters.

Model letter from the clerk to the Independent Review Panel notifying parent (or pupil if aged 18 or over) of the outcome of the review.The model letter is reproduced under the terms of a Click-Use licence from the DfE Exclusion Guidance: Part 8 Model Letters.NOTE HOWEVER THAT PRACTICAL LAW HAS AMENDED THE MODEL LETTER TO REFLECT THE CHANGES BROUGHT INTO FORCE BY THE COMMENCEMENT OF SECTION 4 OF THE EDUCATION ACT 2011 WHICH REPLACED THE INDEPENDENT APPEAL PANEL REGIME WITH AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW HEARING PROCESS.

A specimen letter for use where the appeal panel concludes at the first stage of the appeal process that admitting another child would not prejudice efficient education or the efficient use of resources and therefore there is no need for the appeal panel to move on to the second stage of the appeal process.When using a standard form of letter to notify the parent or guardian of the outcome of an admission appeal, it is essential to bear in mind the judge's comments in R (C) v Appeals Panel of Nottinghamshire [2004] EWHC 2988 that the letter informing the appellant of the decision clearly sets out the grounds for the decision and addresses the individual reasons of the particular case. The specimen letter must be viewed as a starting point for drafting a decision letter and is no substitute for crafting a letter to meet the particular needs of the case. This will be essential where the case is unusual in some way.

Model letter from the Clerk to the independent appeal panel notifying the parent/carer and/or learner of the outcome of their appeal.This model letter is reproduced under the terms of the Click-Use licence from the Welsh Government Exclusion Guidance: Annex A: Model Letters.

Model letter from a head teacher (or teacher in charge of a PRU) notifying a parent, carer or learner, of a fixed-term exclusion of less than six days, and where a public examination is not missed.This model letter is reproduced under the terms of the Click-Use licence from the Welsh Government guidance on exclusions: Annex A: model letters.

Model letter from a head teacher (or teacher in charge of a PRU) notifying a parent, carer or learner of a fixed-term exclusion of six to 15 days, or where cumulative exclusions in the same term fall within this range, or where a public examination is missed.This model letter is reproduced under the terms of the Welsh Government Click-use licence from the Welsh Government Exclusion Guidance: Annex A: Model Letters.

A specimen letter notifying the parent that their appeal for a school place in an infant class for their child has been unsuccessful.When using a standard form of letter to notify the parent or guardian of the outcome of an appeal, it is essential to bear in mind the judge's comments in R (C) v Appeals Panel of Nottinghamshire [2004] EWHC 2988 (Admin), that the letter informing the appellant of the decision clearly sets out the grounds for the decision and addresses the individual reasons of the particular case.

Model letter from a head teacher (or teacher in charge of a pupil referral unit (PRU)) notifying the parent or carer, and/or the learner, of a permanent exclusion.This model letter is reproduced under the terms of the click-use licence from the Welsh government exclusion guidance (see Annex A: Model letters, Welsh Government guidance on exclusion from schools and pupil referral units).

A specimen letter for use where the Appeal Panel concludes at the second stage of the appeal process that admitting another child would prejudice efficient education or the efficient use of resources and that the circumstances of the individual child override the prejudice that would be caused by their admission. When drafting, it is essential to bear in mind the comments of Beatson J in R (C) v Admission Panel of Nottinghamshire CC [2004] EWHC 2988 (Admin) and ensure that the letter informing the appellant of the decision clearly sets out the grounds for the decision and addresses the individual reasons of the particular case.

An example school attendance order (SAO) issued under section 437(3) of the Education Act 1996. A SAO is sent by a local authority to a parent where it appears that their child is not receiving a suitable education either by regular attendance at school or otherwise.

Model letter from a head teacher (or teacher in charge of a PRU) notifying parent(s) of a pupil of that pupil's fixed period exclusion of more than five school days (up to and including 15 school days) in a term.The model letter is reproduced under the terms of a Click-Licence from the DfE Exclusion Guidance: Part 8 Model letters.

A consent form for obtaining parental permission for a pupil to go on school trips and receive medical treatment while on trips. It is designed to be used for school trips and activities that take place outside school hours or which involve a higher degree of risk than normal school activities.

An example fixed penalty notice issued under section 444(1) of the Education Act 1996. This notice is sent by a local authority to a parent who has failed to ensure that their child regularly attends school.

A specimen letter for use where the Appeal Panel concludes at the first stage of the appeal process that admitting another child would not prejudice efficient education or the efficient use of resources and therefore there is no need for the Appeal Panel to move on to the second stage of the appeal process.When using a standard form of letter to notify the parent or guardian of the outcome of an admission appeal, it is essential to bear in mind the judge's comments in R (C) v Appeals Panel of Nottinghamshire [2004] EWHC 2988 that the letter informing the appellant of the decision clearly sets out the grounds for the decision and addresses the individual reasons of the particular case. The specimen letter must be viewed as a starting point for drafting a decision letter and is no substitute for crafting a letter to meet the particular needs of the case. This will be essential where the case is unusual in some way.

Model letter from a head teacher of a maintained school in England (or teacher in charge of a PRU in England) notifying parent of a fixed period exclusion of five school days or fewer in one term, and where a public examination is not missed.This model letter is reproduced under the terms of the Click-Use licence from the DfE Exclusion Guidance: Part 8 Model Letters.

A letter notifying the parent in the case of an appeal that their appeal for a school place for their child has been unsuccessful. The letter could also be used to notify a young person, if the appeal relates to sixth form entry. When drafting, it is essential to bear in mind the comments of Beatson J in R (C) v Admission Panel of Nottinghamshire CC [2004] EWHC 2988 (Admin) and ensure that the letter informing the appellant of the decision clearly sets out the grounds for the decision and addresses the individual reasons of the particular case.

Model letter from a head teacher (or teacher in charge of a PRU) notifying parent of a fixed period exclusion of more than 15 school days in total in one term.The model letter is reproduced under the terms of the Click-Use licence from the DfE Exclusion Guidance: Part 8 Model letters.

Model letter from the headteacher of a primary, secondary or special school (or the teacher in charge of a PRU) notifying the parent(s) of that pupil's permanent exclusion. The model letter is reproduced under the terms of the Click-Use licence from the DfE Exclusion Guidance: Part 8 Model Letters. NOTE HOWEVER THAT PLC PUBLIC SECTOR HAS AMENDED THE MODEL LETTER TO REFLECT THE CHANGES BROUGHT INTO FORCE BY THE COMMENCEMENT OF SECTION 4 OF THE EDUCATION ACT 2011 WHICH REPLACED THE INDEPENDENT APPEAL PANEL REGIME WITH AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW HEARING PROCESS.

Model letter from the clerk to the governing body to parent upholding a permanent exclusion.The model letter is reproduced under the terms of the Click-Use licence from the DfE Exclusion Guidance: Part 8 Model Letters.NOTE HOWEVER THAT PRACTICAL LAW HAS AMENDED THE MODEL LETTER TO REFLECT THE CHANGES BROUGHT INTO FORCE BY THE COMMENCEMENT OF SECTION 4 OF THE EDUCATION ACT 2011 WHICH REPLACED THE INDEPENDENT APPEAL PANEL REGIME WITH AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW HEARING PROCESS.

An example notice requiring a parent to prove that their child is receiving suitable education, issued under section 437(1) of the Education Act 1996. This notice is sent by a local authority to a parent where it appears that their child is not receiving a suitable education either by regular attendance at school or otherwise.

A specimen letter for use where the Appeal Panel concludes at the second stage of the appeal process that admitting another child would prejudice efficient education or the efficient use of resources; and that the circumstances of the individual child override the prejudice that would be caused by their admission.When using a standard form of letter to notify the parent or guardian of the outcome of an admission appeal, it is essential to bear in mind the judge's comments in R (C) v Appeals Panel of Nottinghamshire [2004] EWHC 2988 that the letter informing the appellant of the decision clearly sets out the grounds for the decision and addresses the individual reasons of the particular case. The specimen letter must be viewed as a starting point for drafting a decision letter and is no substitute for crafting your letter to meet the particular needs of the case. This will be essential where the case is unusual in some way.

A specimen letter notifying the parent or guardian that their appeal for a school place in an infant class for their child has been unsuccessful.When using a standard form of letter to notify the parent or guardian of the outcome of an appeal, it is essential to bear in mind the judge's comments in R (C) v Appeals Panel of Nottinghamshire [2004] EWHC 2988, that the letter informing the appellant of the decision clearly sets out the grounds for the decision and addresses the individual reasons of the particular case.

A specimen letter notifying the parent or guardian that their appeal for a school place for their child has been unsuccessful.When drafting, it is essential to bear in mind the judge's comments in R (C) v Appeals Panel of Nottinghamshire [2004] EWHC 2988 that the letter informing the appellant of the decision clearly sets out the grounds for the decision and addresses the individual reasons of the particular case.

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